The Faculty of Pharmacy at Yarmouk University organized an online workshop on Saturday, August 2, 2025, via Microsoft Teams, entitled:
"Research Ethics: Authorship and Misconduct", presented by Dr. Hadeia Mashaqbeh, Fellow of the Responsible Conduct of Research Program.
The workshop targeted Master’s students who are about to begin their research projects for the first time. It covered essential aspects of research integrity, including:
- Types of research misconduct (Fabrication, Falsification, Plagiarism) with real-world examples.
- Authorship criteria (ICMJE) and researchers’ responsibilities in ensuring accuracy and credibility in publications.
- The importance of declaring conflicts of interest and the ethical use of AI-assisted tools in academic writing and research.
This workshop aimed to foster a culture of integrity and transparency in scientific research and to build a solid foundation for early-stage researchers in their academic careers.